1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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3
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
Thanks to micro-influencer content and peer referrals, the beauty brand was able to build a massive, loyal following and grow into a billion-dollar business.
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Tony Pec, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Comments Getting to the end of Survivor is a massive accomplishment.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 May 2025
The bad news lands while Abel Tesfaye, playing himself, is backstage at a massive stadium, just moments before showtime.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Boston has constructed massive leads in each game, often to begin them.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Tony Pec, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Comments Getting to the end of Survivor is a massive accomplishment.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 May 2025
The bad news lands while Abel Tesfaye, playing himself, is backstage at a massive stadium, just moments before showtime.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 May 2025
Boston has constructed massive leads in each game, often to begin them.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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Sea to Summit Ether Light XT for $150: At just 17.3 ounces for the regular, the Ether Light XT is only marginally heavier than our top pick ultralight pad, and those extra 4 ounces get you quite a bit more cushion.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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That means no heavy equipment and fewer dishes to clean. 2.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Tesla sales have experienced a huge international decline, leaving room for competitors to gain momentum.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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So, that was a huge surprise, but brilliant storytelling, as far as I’m concerned.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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In an era that looked as if it might be defined by an American man of depraved cruelty, corruption, and shame, what a magnificent thing the Catholic Church has done.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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One-day entry costs $60 ($25 for students), or $80 for unlimited visits through Tuesday, a modest price for a magnificent experience to see masterpieces that may be on view for the first or last time.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of San Siro and Champions League heartbreak against Inter, Hansi Flick’s men pulled out another magical display, crammed with plenty of mistakes but, more significantly, a hefty dollop of greatness.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Most will charge you a hefty annual subscription fee, but some of the best ones are free.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In the spring of 2022, Russian forces trapped a large group of Ukrainians inside a gigantic steel factory called Azovstal, in southern Ukraine.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
16 May 2025
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What all of these cases have in common is a truly gigantic deer, and then, sadly, lots of discord within the hunting community.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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An epic guide to the best motels in California The motel, a word born in California, turns 100 this year.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Former University of Kansas guard Christian Braun turned in an epic performance in an elimination NBA playoff game Thursday night, helping keep alive the Denver Nuggets’ hopes of advancing to the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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From the rooftop balcony, views over dune to the sea, of the enormous windmills, and across to the port reveal its unimaginable scale.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Heisman winner Ingram led a ground-and-pound offense, while McClain and enormous defensive tackle Cody — who blocked a last-second field goal to survive Lane Kiffin-led Tennessee — became the faces of a defense that allowed just 11.7 points per game.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The wedding went off without a hitch, a glorious event on a glorious August day.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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This title is up for grabs in the most glorious of ways.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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